Three Downtown Restaurants Closing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The local dining scene is saying goodbye to three well-known restaurants, each with its own loyal following and unique story. From longtime favorites to newer ventures, the closures…
Energy Sparks STEAM Summer Fun
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points is buzzing with excitement as the “Energy Everywhere” STEAM Camp kicks off a two-day adventure in discovery and innovation.…
Four men facing various charges after drug smuggling operation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four individuals are facing charges after authorities uncovered a drug smuggling operation conducted from inside the Hamilton County Jail. Current inmate Cedrick Williams was suspected of organizing the operation. HCSO says three others, Richard…
Man arrested in Calhoun for threatening to shoot GBI agents
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Calhoun over the weekend for making terroristic threats against GBI agents. On June 22, 2025, Casey Herron made contact with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland…
East Ridge woman charged with child neglect after toddler found wandering alone on busy street
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was arrested Sunday night after police say a toddler was found wandering alone near a busy street and later discovered to be living in unsafe conditions. On…
5 taken to North Carolina hospital after American Airlines flight hits turbulence
Five people were taken to a hospital Sunday night from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, where their American Airlines flight from Miami had landed safely after experiencing turbulence, officials said. American Airlines said in a statement…
Man arrested at Scottsboro safety checkpoint for drug possession
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A Scottsboro man was arrested at a safety checkpoint after authorities found drugs on his person. On June 23, 2025, at 11:00 p.m.…
Former Monroe County corrections officer arrested for bringing contraband into facilities
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) corrections officer was arrested for bringing contraband into the jail. On June 21, 2025, MCSO Transition Coordinator informed Sheriff Tommy Jones of a…
Hunter Museum hits the runway for the "Walk This Way Fashion Show"
Stylist and Curator, Chery Jordan joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight a special runway show at the Hunter Museum this Thursday, June 26. Zoe Chatham and Jenna Brevig…
Quantum Technology experts take over Chattanooga for UTC conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Experts in quantum technology are taking over Chattanooga this week, with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) serving as a central hub…
Men’s Health Awareness Month: Breaking silence and encouraging action
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - June marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, a national observance aimed at raising awareness about the health challenges men face—and encouraging early detection, treatment,…
Chatt State SkillsUSA Sendoff Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State Community College gave a warm sendoff this morning to a group of students preparing to showcase their talents on a national stage. The college held a special ceremony…
Honoring Veterans Amid Global Tensions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier today, Captain Mickey McCamish spoke to the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club. His visit comes just days after recent US military action in Iran, a reminder of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Wilderwood Summer Camp
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Looking for a way to keep your kids active, engaged and off devices this Summer? One Chattanooga Camp is offering loads of adventures in…
Ford recalls more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to door latches that can trap passengers
Ford Motor is recalling more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over an issue with door latches that could trap passengers inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that the automaker is recalling 197,432…
Skydiver dies after her parachute hit another jumper's gear while approaching airport in Georgia
An experienced skydiver died Saturday after her main parachute collided with another jumper's gear, and her emergency chute failed to deploy, authorities said. Jasmine Black, 48, had…
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base at Al Udeid in Qatar
Iran said Monday that it launched an attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, two days after the U.S. struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar as witnesses said they saw…
Whitfield County authorities searching for wanted man
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges. WCSO says Dallas Brendel is facing several serious…
Strait of Hormuz could be vulnerable to Iran retaliation. Here's what to know about the vital oil trade route.
The United States launched military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities Sunday morning local time, an action President Trump said aimed to neutralize a threat "posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." It was widely seen…
Medicare Threatens Vital Skin Treatment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Image-guided superficial radiation therapy, or IGSRT, is a noninvasive treatment with a 99.3 percent success rate in treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer in the…
Congressman Fleischmann weighs in on U.S. strike against Iran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As headlines around the world focus on the United States’ latest military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the global stage feels tense —…
Collegedale Leaders Combine Summer Sale with Giving Back
Collegdale, TN- (WDEF)In Collegedale, community spirit was on full display Saturday as local leaders and residents came together to fight food insecurity—right in the middle of a summer shopping event. Commissioner Laura Howse and Vice Mayor Tonya Sadler organized a…
Colonel Cummings Honors Legacy of WWII’s 6888th Battalion
Fort Oglethorpe, GA -(WDEF)A powerful story of service and history was shared today in Fort Oglethorpe, as retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna Cummings spoke at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Cummings highlighted the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion,…
Knox County deputy critically injured in the line of duty
UPDATE: The suspect, Christopher Michael Hensley, 44, of Powell, has been charged with the following: Attempted Second-Degree Murder Aggravated Assault on First Responder Domestic Assault Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Go Armed Manufacturing/Delivering/Selling/Possession of a Controlled Substance…